NBA unveils schedule for inaugural in-season tournament featuring group stage and knockout rounds in Las Vegas

All 30 NBA teams randomly drawn into six groups for the tournament's group stage, playing two home and two away games in November.
Group winners and top second-place finisher from each conference advance to single-elimination knockout rounds in Las Vegas in December.
Highly-touted rookie Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs receive most nationally televised group stage games.
Games count towards teams' regular season records, with tournament winners receiving cash prizes and increased exposure.
Format aims to add excitement and relevance to regular season while generating additional revenue for the league.